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Cylindera trisignata trisignata

(Dejean, 1825) · Subspecies

Three-marked Tiger Beetle

Venosa Tiger Beetle (Cylindera venosa), coastal sandy habitat, Oriental region

Description

Three-marked Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Distinguished from Cicindela s.str., Calomera, Lophyra, Myriochila, Parvindela, Cicindelidia by aedeagal morphology.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Cylindera Westwood, 1831 Body 6–13 mm, elongate-cylindrical habitus. Distinguished from Cicindela s.str., Calomera, Lophyra, Myriochila, Parvindela, Cicindelidia by aedeagal morphology.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
13.5 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Palearctic
Distribution
Pakistan (Punjab, Sind, Kashmir), Nepal…
Countries
India, Nepal, Pakistan
Conservation
LC
Described by
Bates, 1892

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek/Latin *cylindrus* (cylinder) + Cicindel- stem — referring to cylindrical body form; coined by Westwood 1831.

FAQ

What is the Venosa Tiger Beetle?

*Cylindera* (Eugrapha) Rivalier, 1950 encompasses roughly 30 species distributed across the Palearctic, Afrotropical, and Oriental realms. These slender, metallic beetles measure 7–14 mm and favour open, wet habitats with bare or sandy substrates. Nocturnal hunters, their larvae develop in vertical

Where does the Venosa Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Pakistan (Pu

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only